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UofSC Georgia Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Auburn Florida UVA Mason Tennessee CofC| Clemson University | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clemson | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Clemson, SC | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,466 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clemson.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clemson | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,118 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,062 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,350 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,577 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,430 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 57% |
Admission |
Clemson | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,819 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 22,704 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1240/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Clemson | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clemson | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,100 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $247 |
Diversity |
Clemson | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Clemson | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Clemson | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Clemson based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 28,466 students)
Clemson vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clemson or Virginia Tech?
- Clemson University is 16.6% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($14,118.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at Clemson than Virginia Tech ($38,062.00 vs. $31,754.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Clemson ($19,301 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 2.7% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($12,350 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clemson University than Virginia Tech (79% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clemson University students is 36.4% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($10,430 vs. $7,649)
Clemson vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clemson or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Clemson .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 65 points higher than at Virginia Tech (1210)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Clemson (3.75)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than Clemson (43%)
Clemson vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clemson or Virginia Tech? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Virginia Tech and Clemson.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Clemson University (82% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $7,900 more per year than Clemson graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $57,100)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $2,466 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,966)
- Clemson graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($222 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clemson students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/